Phlebotomist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join the Phlebotomy section of the Pathology Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. The role is permanent, 20 hours per week and requires availability for weekend and Bank Holiday rota with additional remuneration.

The successful candidate will collect blood samples by venipuncture from wards, outpatients and outreach clinics, with training provided on commencement.

Qualifications

• Blood sample collection by venipuncture.
• Flexible to service needs.
• Welsh language desirable.
• Interviews on 02/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venipuncture from wards, OPD and outreach clinics.
• Assist in running an efficient Phlebotomy service as part of a team.
• Be flexible with hours; participate on weekend rota with extra remuneration.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood collection

Teamwork

Flexibility

Welsh language desirable

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work 20 hours per week. This is a permanent, part time post within the Phlebotomy section of the Pathology Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work 20 hours per week. This is a permanent, part time post within the Phlebotomy section of the Pathology Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

There is a requirement to participate on the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rota. (There is extra remuneration for staff on this rota).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible to the needs of the service and to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from the Wards, Out Patients Department and Outreach Clinics.

Training will be provided on commencement for aspects specific to the department.

The post holder will assist in the provision of an efficient, caring and smooth running Phlebotomy service and will work as part of a team to provide a blood sample collection service to wards, clinics and other locations when deemed necessary. The work requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 02/10/2026.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest


• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire


• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings


• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies;


• 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers


• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.